Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast6 Huhti 2025

What Men Really Think During Menopause

In this episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr. Naomi Potter sits down with George Smart, fiancé of TV presenter Lisa Snowdon who appeared on the podcast last episode, to explore the often-overlooked role of partners during menopause.

Lisa claimed George was her rock throughout years of pain, fear , anxiety and confusion, so this week George explains how he set out to help her as best he could. He also offers advice to the many listeners who messaged us after listening to Lisa talk about him. He discusses the scarcity of resources available for men to understand menopause and offers practical advice for partners striving to provide meaningful support during this transformative period.

🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihih

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:09 Meeting Lisa Snowden & becoming “that guy”
00:02:29 Lisa’s symptoms hit hard
00:03:22 How George supported her (without trying to fix it)
00:04:36 “It wasn’t Lisa being Lisa anymore”
00:05:10 The no-kids talk: George’s calm clarity
00:06:47 Why men have zero resources on menopause
00:08:38 The power of communication in tough times
00:10:51 When George realised this wasn’t just Lisa’s journey
00:13:27 Listener Q&A: “She’s changed. Do I just accept it?”
00:16:47 “You’re doing them a favour”: speaking up at work

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